Notes

Question
Refer to a copy of Schedule 1 and find UN2257. When do you need an Emergency Response Assistance Plan when shipping this product?
Your Answer:
It is forbidden to ship this product by road
Comments/Feedback:
The ERAP Index can be found in Column 7 of Schedule 1. For UN2257 the ERAP Index is 1000. This means that there must be an ERAP when the shipment of potassium is 1000 kg or more.
Question
Some dangerous goods require an ERAP when transported in certain quantities. This makes sure that if there is an accident:
Your Answer:
The shipper is liable for any damages that might occur
Comments/Feedback:
Some dangerous goods, when transported in certain quantities, can be very hazardous in the event of an accident. The shipper is responsible for creating an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) and getting it approved by Transport Canada. This makes sure that if an accident does happen, emergency personnel will know how to handle the situation.
Question
Who is responsible for checking the shipping document for any errors before transporting dangerous goods?
Your Answer:
The carrier
Comments/Feedback:
The carrier and driver must not take possession of dangerous goods for transport unless they have a copy of an accurate shipping document for those goods. Any information in the shipping document that does not match the cargo should be reported to the shipper before transport.
Question
When goods are in storage during transit, what should you do with the shipping document?
Your Answer:
Keep it with you in case an inspector requests the documentation
Comments/Feedback:
When goods are in storage while in transit, you must put the shipping document in a waterproof container that is securely attached to or near the means of containment. This would typically happen when the goods are left in an unsupervised area or possession of the goods has not been transferred to another person.
Question
How do you know whether you should be using a label or a placard as a safety mark?
Your Answer:
The class of the goods dictates the type safety mark
Comments/Feedback:
Small means of containment (containers that hold up to 450L of water) use labels and large means of containment (containers that hold over 450L of water) use placards.
Question
When should you do a circle check?
Your Answer:
You don't need to if you've done your pre-trip inspection
Comments/Feedback:
Before you head out, every time you stop for a break, and when you inspect your cargo securement, you should do a circle check.
Question
In which of the following circumstances would you immediately contact local authorities?
Your Answer:
A release or anticipated release report
Comments/Feedback:
You must contact local authorities when making an emergency report. In most cases, you can call 911, but some provinces and territories are different, so make sure you have that information.
Question
You're carrying UN1203, GASOLINE and want to find out about its potential hazards. How do you look it up in the ERG?
Your Answer:
The ERG listings are alphabetical by shipping name